To put two or more things into a straight line: When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire! Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight.
to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line. to bring into a line ( to straighten up or to make parallel) but if you're talking about businesses then, when a business is in alignment, that means that all levels and players are clear about the organization's purpose and make decisions in accordance with it.
